Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
And he consulted with the people, and he appointed singers to Jehovah and praisers to praise the beauty of holiness as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise Jehovah, for His mercy endures forever.
New American Standard Bible
When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who
King James Version
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Holman Bible
Then he consulted with the people and appointed some to sing for the Lord and some to praise the splendor of His holiness.
for His faithful love endures forever.
International Standard Version
After he had consulted with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some choir members to sing to the LORD and to praise him in sacred splendor as they marched out in front of the armed forces. They kept saying "Give thanks to the LORD, because his gracious love is eternal!"
A Conservative Version
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to LORD, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to LORD. For his loving kindness [is] forever.
American Standard Version
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed them that should sing unto Jehovah, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks unto Jehovah; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Amplified
When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in their holy (priestly) attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Praise and give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever.”
Bible in Basic English
And after discussion with the people, he put in their places those who were to make melody to the Lord, praising him in holy robes, while they went at the head of the army, and saying, May the Lord be praised, for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Darby Translation
And he consulted with the people, and appointed singers to Jehovah, and those that should praise in holy splendour, as they went forth before the armed men, and say, Give thanks to Jehovah; for his loving-kindness endureth for ever!
Julia Smith Translation
And he will counsel to the people, and he will set up those singing to Jehovah, and those praising to the ornaments of holiness, in their going out before the strong, and saying, Confess ye to Jehovah; his mercy is forever.
King James 2000
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endures forever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed singers to Yahweh [who were] giving praise to the splendor of [his] holiness when they went out before the army. And they said, "Give thanks to Yahweh, for his loyal love [is] everlasting!"
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he gave the people counsel, and set the singers of the LORD and them that praised in holy apparel, to go out before the army and to say, "Praise the LORD for his mercy lasteth ever."
NET Bible
He met with the people and appointed musicians to play before the Lord and praise his majestic splendor. As they marched ahead of the warriors they said: "Give thanks to the Lord, for his loyal love endures."
New Heart English Bible
When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to the LORD; for his loving kindness endures forever.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when he had given counsel unto the people, he appointed such as should sing unto Yahweh, and offer praise with holy adorning, - as they should be going forth before the armed men, that they should be saying, O give thanks unto Yahweh, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.
Webster
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
World English Bible
When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he taketh counsel with the people, and appointeth singers to Jehovah, and those giving praise to the honour of holiness, in the going out before the armed men, and saying, 'Give ye thanks to Jehovah, for to the age is His kindness.'
Themes
the Ammonites » Miraculous defeat of
Armies » March in ranks » Army choir and songs
the Armies of israel » Praises of God often sung before
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The choir that won a battle by singing
ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Harp » Over the armies of ammon and moab
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
King » Influenced by popular opinion » David
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
the Levites » Services of » Singing praises before the army
Music » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His mercy
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Singers » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Singing » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Worship » Choirs assist in » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 20:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Delivers Judah And Jerusalem
20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you people of Jerusalem. Believe in Jehovah your God, and so you shall be established. Believe His prophets, and so you shall be blessed. 21 And he consulted with the people, and he appointed singers to Jehovah and praisers to praise the beauty of holiness as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise Jehovah, for His mercy endures forever. 22 And when they began to sing and to praise, Jehovah set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, who had come against Judah. And they were beaten.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:29
Give to Jehovah the glory of His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship Jehovah in the beauty of holiness.
1 Chronicles 16:34
O give thanks to Jehovah, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 29:2
Give to Jehovah the glory due to His name; worship Jehovah in the beauty of holiness.
2 Chronicles 5:13
and they were as one to the trumpeters and to the singers, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and as they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, saying, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever, the house was filled with a cloud, the house of Jehovah,
1 Chronicles 13:1-2
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, with every leader.
1 Chronicles 16:41
And he left with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were called by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because His mercy endures forever.
2 Chronicles 7:3
And when all the sons of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of Jehovah on the house, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised Jehovah, saying, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever.
2 Chronicles 7:6
And the priests waited on their offices, and the Levites with instruments of music of Jehovah, which David the king had made to praise Jehovah, because His mercy endures forever, when David praised by their ministry. And the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
2 Chronicles 29:25-30
And he set the Levites in the house of Jehovah with cymbals, with harps, and with lyres, according to the command of David, and of Gad the king's seer and Nathan the prophet. For the commandment was by the hand of Jehovah by His prophets.
2 Chronicles 30:21
And the sons of Israel found at Jerusalem kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days with great gladness. And the Levites and the priests praised Jehovah day by day with loud instruments to Jehovah.
Ezra 3:10-11
And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of Jehovah, they set the priests in their robes with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise Jehovah, according to David king of Israel.
Nehemiah 12:27
And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought the Levites out of all their places to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, and with thanksgiving, and with singing, with cymbals, harps and with lyres.
Psalm 50:2
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone.
Psalm 90:17
And let the beauty of Jehovah our God be on us; and establish the work of our hands on us; yea, the work of our hands, establish it.
Psalm 96:9
O worship Jehovah in the beauty of holiness; fear before Him, all the earth.
Psalm 106:1
Praise Jehovah. O give thanks to Jehovah; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 107:1
O give thanks to Jehovah, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 136:1-26
Oh give thanks to Jehovah; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.
Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no wisdom, the people fall; but in the multitude of wise men there is safety.
Jeremiah 33:11
the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of those who shall say, Praise Jehovah of Hosts, for Jehovah is good, for His mercy endures forever; and the voice of those who shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of Jehovah. For I will cause the captivity of the land to return, as at the first, says Jehovah.